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Inspector Kate Levesley, who is investigating, said: “Bambi is so skinny and has clearly been losing weight for some considerable time.

“She has no microchip and was not wearing a collar or ID tag so we have no idea where she has come from or what her background is.

“She was in a really bad way and it was touch and go for her but, sadly, staff later found that as well as being extremely weak and poorly, she also had a serious neurological problem and vets made the difficult decision to put her to sleep to end her suffering.”

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The RSPCA has now launched an investigation as to how Bambi came to be in this poor condition and who is responsible.

Inspector Levesley added: “I’m appealing to anyone who recognises her or may have information about where she’s come from to get in touch with us by contacting our appeal line on 0300 123 8018 and leaving me a message.

“It’s unacceptable to allow your dog to get into this state and I’d like to speak to her owners to establish exactly why she’s in such poor condition.

“If people have concerns about the health of their animal they should contact a vet, the RSPCA or another charity for help, and should never let it get to this stage of suffering.”